Chapter 35

Moved on or Not

She walked through the gates as the enthusiasm overtook her. Her smile spread upon the sight of her home. She’d missed it—she’d missed everything and everyone. She couldn’t believe that she even missed her father after all the chaos they’d been through.

“This is my home,” she said to Ava, who was already exploring around.

Dominic promised to bring her, but alas, he had a tight schedule he couldn’t escape. He asked her to reschedule her visitation, but she refused. Ava offered to accompany her, and she was delighted. He didn’t like the idea, but Alice was strong-headed, more than he was.

“You guys have a cave? Not fair. I want to see the inside.” Ava headed toward the cave Alice and her friends hung around in.

“Ava, focus! We’d go to the cave after I go see my mother. We’ll pick up Miley on the way.” She drew Ava by her hand, and they headed toward Alice’s house.

She picked up her pace, making Ava protest at how fast she was wa